BESPOKE INDUSTRY PROGRAM
Protect your employees’ wellbeing and ensure a safe working environment with our range of industry specific and tailored courses. Our training courses and programs cover essential topics, including workplace mental health training, and the management of psychosocial hazards in aviation.
Find below details of the Courses and Programs currently on offer.
COURSE
Mental Health First Aid in the Aviation Workplace
A two-day face-to-face or two-day integrated online training course.
This course is industry-recognised training by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia and delivered by Navigating Aviation. It addresses industry-specific challenges identified in the National General Aviation Culture and Wellbeing Survey.
Who should attend
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Designed for both small and large corporate aviation businesses.
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Essential training for accountable management teams, staff, students, apprentices.
Benefits, Learnings & Outcomes
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How to provide initial support to an adult experiencing a mental health problem or crisis until professional help arrives or the crisis is resolved.
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How to recognise the signs, respond effectively, apply an evidence-based action plan.
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Equips accountable managers and their staff with the skills to recognise and effectively manage psychosocial hazards in the workplace.
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Compliance with Safe Work Australia WHS psychosocial hazard management requirements.
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Integrate practices into an organisation’s broader aviation psychosocial safety culture.
* All Service Fees to be discussed on application.
COURSE
Aviation Workplace Psychosocial Solutions
A half-day, face-to-face training course.
This course is developed in response to findings from the National General Aviation Culture and Wellbeing Survey, conducted by Navigating Aviation in collaboration with Bastion Insights. It has the support of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (DITRDCA).
Topics addressed in this course include
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Aviation-specific psychosocial hazards impacting the wellbeing of those working in the industry
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The need for significant improvements in organisational culture across aviation.
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Widespread mental health concerns across the aviation sector.
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A workplace culture of silence surrounding mental health issues.
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Fear of job loss when speaking up about mental health concerns.
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A need for greater support for younger aviation professionals.
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Bullying, intimidation, gender based harassment, fear of reporting, and poor management practices.
Who should attend
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Designed for leaders and accountable/responsible managers such as Business owners, Senior Management, Safety Managers, Heads of Flying Operations (HOFOs), Heads of Operation (HOOs), Engineering Managers and Base managers.
Benefits, Learnings & Outcomes
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Gain skills to recognise and manage key aviation-specific psychosocial hazards impacting the wellbeing of workers.
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Compliance with Safe Work Australia WHS psychosocial hazard management requirements.
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Integrates practices into an organisation’s broader aviation psychosocial safety culture.
* All Service Fees to be discussed on application.
PROGRAM
Bespoke Aviation Employee Assistance Program
A bespoke program, designed specifically for the aviation industry.
This program draws on 30 years of industry expertise and latest research from the National General Aviation Culture and Wellbeing Survey. This tailored in-house EAP supports aviation businesses, accountable managers, their employees, and their families by promoting mental health and wellbeing, and enhancing workplace culture. It has the support of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (DITRDCA).
Benefits, Learnings & Outcomes
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Promotes mental health and wellbeing, enhances workplace culture.
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Seamless integration into broader safety culture.
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Ensures compliance with psychosocial hazard management legislation.
Program deliverables include
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Program promotion to management and staff.
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Confidential general/post-incident counselling.
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Quarterly Site Visits.
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Psychosocial Hazard Management Consulting for accountable managers.
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PCBU regulatory compliance.
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Tender, Contract, Business Competitiveness.
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Reporting/risk management for safety meetings.
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Integration into Risk Audit Schedule.
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Emergency Response Plan Integration.
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Safety Management System Integration.
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Cross Marketing & Social Media.
* All Service Fees to be discussed on application.
PROGRAM
Immediate Response Support Program
On-the-ground assistance following a qualifying aviation accident or incident.
This program is designed to ensure immediate and structured support for those affected. It takes a proactive approach to mitigating the potential long-term psychosocial, mental health, and the physical effects associated with trauma, loss and grief.
Offering timely intervention helps individuals process their experiences, reducing the risk of prolonged psychological distress and facilitating a smoother, more supported return to work.
Integrating immediate response protocols with ongoing support, strengthens organisational resilience and promotes a culture of care within the industry.
Response Trigger Categories
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Immediate Reportable – as soon as practicable.
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Routine Reportable – within 72 hours.
Benefits, Learnings & Outcomes
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Enhanced Wellbeing & Resilience – Immediate and ongoing support to safeguard mental and emotional health of staff, contractors, clients and families.
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Improved Workplace Safety & Culture – Fosters a supportive environment where employees feel
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valued and cared for after critical incidents.
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Reduced Financial Impact – Early intervention lowers costs associated with extended absences,
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retraining, insurance liabilities.
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Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management – Aligns with Safe Work Australia WHS obligations,
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meets duty of care responsibilities and effective management of psychosocial risks.
* All Service Fees to be discussed on application.